Post originally by Penny at 2005-01-05 17:37:40
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I've heard it labeled as more like Thackery in prose style, and I'd concur. While she doesn't have the same references to the author and other fourth wall breaking moments, Austin is denser and Dickens more whimsical without that slight air of satire. In other words I loved it and whole heartedly agree with Gaiman's comments, it is the best *English* novel of the last 70 years.